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England's new '10-minute clinics' treat emergency mental health crises and ease burden on hospitals

Units are staffed with specialist doctors and nurses to provide 24/7 support for patients feeling suicidal or experiencing symptoms of psychosis or mania.

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Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

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5 cost-effective ways to improve your indoor air quality (and your quality of life)

Improving your indoor air quality can reduce your COVID and flu risk, lower your cancer and lung disease risk, and eliminate headaches and sleepiness caused by poor ventilation.

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New study: Surprising mental health benefits came from Biden-era rental assistance

Researchers suggest fiscal policies like the emergency rental assistance program are also a tool for improving public health.

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New study finds the reason for why warm hugs feel so good. It could shape future mental health treatments

If you’re looking for a sign to snuggle, this might be it.

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'Friendship Hour:' This Swedish company is giving its employees money and time off to hang out with their friends

Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat is leading the charge with a “friendcare” pilot program.

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Here's how to reduce gun violence by 2040, according to the experts

Shootings have killed more than 800,000 people and injured over 2 million others in the United States since the start of this century.

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For their 50th wedding anniversary, this couple asked for one gift: Donations to their local dementia charity

In lieu of gifts, the couple asked their loved ones to make a donation for their special celebration.

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For 40 years, this dental franchise has offered free care to anyone in need for the holidays

Comfort Dental’s Care Day has taken place on December 23 since 1984.

A husband, wife, and baby stand in front of a green, leafy wall, smiling. They are Andrew Rose Gregory and Casey McIntyre.

After his wife died, he raised $1M to honor her dying wish: Clearing the medical debt of strangers

It has now been two years since Casey McIntyre’s posthumous “Debt Jubilee” went viral. Her husband, Andrew Rose Gregory, reflects on her life and impact.

Health Good News

People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

England's new '10-minute clinics' treat emergency mental health crises and ease burden on hospitals

Good News This Week: January 17, 2026 - Churches, Pizzas, & Teachers

Good News This Week: January 10, 2026 - Cars, Hugs, & Backyards

5 cost-effective ways to improve your indoor air quality (and your quality of life)

New study: Surprising mental health benefits came from Biden-era rental assistance

New study finds the reason for why warm hugs feel so good. It could shape future mental health treatments

'Friendship Hour:' This Swedish company is giving its employees money and time off to hang out with their friends

Good News This Week: January 3, 2026 - Bees, Births, & Trees

Here's how to reduce gun violence by 2040, according to the experts

For their 50th wedding anniversary, this couple asked for one gift: Donations to their local dementia charity

For 40 years, this dental franchise has offered free care to anyone in need for the holidays

After his wife died, he raised $1M to honor her dying wish: Clearing the medical debt of strangers

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